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=== 28 Sept 2012 (04C) ===
=== 28 Sept 2012 (04C) ===
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* Guest lecture: Henk Koops, GE Water and Process Technologies, An introduction to membrane technology
* Guest lecture: Henk Koops, GE Water and Process Technologies, An introduction to membrane technology
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/mcmaster/Koops-Introduction-to-Membrane-Technology-GE-2012.pdf Slides for class] (accessible only to McMaster students from campus)
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/mcmaster/Koops-Introduction-to-Membrane-Technology-GE-2012.pdf Slides for class] (accessible only to McMaster students from campus)
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=== 02 October 2012 (05A) ===
=== 02 October 2012 (05A) ===
* We continue to learn more about membrane separations; we will start by overviewing some terminology related to membranes and understanding where membranes are used and why.
* We continue to learn more about membrane separations; we will start by overviewing some terminology related to membranes and understanding where membranes are used and why.
* [[Media:2012-4M3-class-05.pdf | Slides for class]]
* [[Media:2012-4M3-class-07C.pdf | Slides for class]]
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-Class-05A.mp3 Audio], but unfortunately there is no video available (forgot to turn the camera on). I do have a photo of the white board available:
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-Class-05A.mp3 Audio], but unfortunately there is no video available (forgot to turn the camera on). I do have a photo of the white board available:
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=== 04 October 2012 (05B) ===
=== 04 October 2012 (05B) ===
* We look at microfiltration and applications of it.  
* We look at microfiltration and applications of it.  
* [[Media:2012-4M3-class-05.pdf | Slides for class]] (updated): print from slide 14 to 25
* [[Media:2012-4M3-class-07C.pdf | Slides for class]] (updated): print from slide 14 to 25
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-Class-05B.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-05B.mp4 video] recording of the class
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-Class-05B.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-05B.mp4 video] recording of the class
* The board from today's class:
* The board from today's class:
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=== 05 October 2012 (05C) ===
=== 05 October 2012 (05C) ===
Worked examples with the equations on microfiltration.
Worked examples with the equations on microfiltration.
* [[Media:2012-4M3-class-05C.pdf | Slides for class]]  
* [[Media:2012-4M3-class-07C.pdf | Slides for class]]  
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-Class-05C.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-05C.mp4 video] recording of the class
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-Class-05C.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-05C.mp4 video] recording of the class
* The board from today's class:
* The board from today's class:
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=== 09 October 2012 (06A) ===
=== 09 October 2012 (06A) ===
* Assignment 3 review. Course evaluation review. We will look at ultrafiltration and applications of it.  
* Assignment 3 review. Course evaluation review. We will look at ultrafiltration and applications of it.  
* [[Media:2012-4M3-class-06A.pdf | Slides for class]] slides 26 to 30.
* [[Media:2012-4M3-class-07C.pdf | Slides for class]]  
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-Class-06A.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-06A.mp4 video] recording of the class
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-Class-06A.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-06A.mp4 video] recording of the class
* Look at the [http://www.millipore.com/techpublications/tech1/pf1172en00 Millipore Ultrafiltration] catalogue to see how membrane suppliers specify their membranes.
* Look at the [http://www.millipore.com/techpublications/tech1/pf1172en00 Millipore Ultrafiltration] catalogue to see how membrane suppliers specify their membranes.
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=== 11 October 2012 (06B) ===
=== 11 October 2012 (06B) ===
* We will finish up ultrafiltration and cover some examples in class.
* We will finish up ultrafiltration and cover some examples in class.
* [[Media:2012-4M3-class-06C.pdf | Slides for class]]
* [[Media:2012-4M3-class-07C.pdf | Slides for class]]
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-Class-06B.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-06B.mp4 video] recording of the class
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-Class-06B.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-06B.mp4 video] recording of the class
* The board at the end of today's class:
* The board at the end of today's class:
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=== 16 October 2012 (07A) ===
=== 16 October 2012 (07A) ===
* Review of the midterm.
* Review of the midterm.
* [[Media:2012-4M3-class-07A.pdf | Slides for class]]: slides 45 to 55
* [[Media:2012-4M3-class-07C.pdf | Slides for class]]
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-Class-07A.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-07A.mp4 video] recording of the class
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-Class-07A.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-07A.mp4 video] recording of the class
* The board from today's class:
* The board from today's class:
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=== 18 October 2012 (07B) ===
=== 18 October 2012 (07B) ===
* A detailed look at reverse osmosis.
* A detailed look at reverse osmosis.
* [[Media:2012-4M3-class-07B.pdf | Slides for class]]: slides 58 to 74
* [[Media:2012-4M3-class-07C.pdf | Slides for class]]
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-Class-07B.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-07B.mp4 video] recording of the class
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-Class-07B.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-07B.mp4 video] recording of the class


=== 19 October 2012 (07C) ===
=== 19 October 2012 (07C) ===
* Wrapping up reverse osmosis with several examples.
* Wrapping up reverse osmosis with several examples.
* [[Media:2012-4M3-class-07C.pdf | Slides for class]]: slides 73 to 81
* [[Media:2012-4M3-class-07C.pdf | Slides for class]]
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-Class-07C.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-07C.mp4 video] recording of the class
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-Class-07C.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-07C.mp4 video] recording of the class
* Two snapshots from the board in today's class:
* Two snapshots from the board in today's class:

Revision as of 21:50, 8 November 2012

Class date(s): 28 September to 19 October 2012
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We start this section by looking at membranes, an important (bio)separation technique.

References

Please use these references to read ahead, or for extra background reading on membranes.

  • Ghosh, R. "Principles of Bioseparations Engineering", Chapter 11, McMaster (reserve)
  • Geankoplis, C.J. "Transport Processes and Separation Process Principles", Chapter 13 in 3rd and 4th edition, McMaster Libraries (reserve)
  • Seader, Henley and Roper, "Separation Process Principles", Chapter 14 in 2nd and 3rd edition McMaster Libraries (reserve)
  • Richardson and Harker, "Chemical Engineering, Volume 2", 5th edition, Chapter 8 ebook
  • Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook, Chapter 20.4, Direct link (McMaster subscription)
  • Schweitzer, "Handbook of Separation Techniques for Chemical Engineers", Chapter 2.1, McMaster library
  • Wankat, "Separation Process Engineering", 2nd edition, chapter 16 McMaster library

Interesting applications / Enrichment materials

Week 4

28 Sept 2012 (04C)

  • Guest lecture: Henk Koops, GE Water and Process Technologies, An introduction to membrane technology
  • Slides for class (accessible only to McMaster students from campus)
  • Audio and video recording of the class

Week 5

02 October 2012 (05A)

  • We continue to learn more about membrane separations; we will start by overviewing some terminology related to membranes and understanding where membranes are used and why.
  • Slides for class
  • Audio, but unfortunately there is no video available (forgot to turn the camera on). I do have a photo of the white board available:

Membrane-topics-2012.jpg click to enlarge

04 October 2012 (05B)

  • We look at microfiltration and applications of it.
  • Slides for class (updated): print from slide 14 to 25
  • Audio and video recording of the class
  • The board from today's class:

White-board-04-Oct-2012.jpg click to enlarge

05 October 2012 (05C)

Worked examples with the equations on microfiltration.

White-board-05-Oct-2012.jpg click to enlarge

Week 6

09 October 2012 (06A)

11 October 2012 (06B)

  • We will finish up ultrafiltration and cover some examples in class.
  • Slides for class
  • Audio and video recording of the class
  • The board at the end of today's class:

White-board-11-Oct-2012.png click to enlarge

12 October 2012 (06C)

  • Class is cancelled for the midterm later today.
  • I will be in class though to answer any questions you have on any of the material covered so far.

Week 7

16 October 2012 (07A)

Board-16-Oct-2012.jpg click to enlarge

18 October 2012 (07B)

19 October 2012 (07C)

  • Wrapping up reverse osmosis with several examples.
  • Slides for class
  • Audio and video recording of the class
  • Two snapshots from the board in today's class:

Board-19-Oct-2012-A.jpg click to enlarge Board-19-Oct-2012-B.jpg click to enlarge

Week 10

06 November 2012 (10A)

  • Review of the membrane question in assignment 4
  • Audio and video recording of the class
  • The board from today's class:

Board-06-Nov-2012.jpg click to enlarge